Because this was done with a lecture in mind, the methodology behind the content is a bit mixed. As well a the defining moments from other peoples posts, and mine, there are some that are there to allow me to join this in to other stuff I’ll be doing with the students. The last item, for example, is the NYT snowfall piece. That’s in there as it allows me to talk about the form of online journalism as something unique with it’s own storytelling techniques and opportunities. Hey, if you don’t like it, download the spreadsheet and make your own 🙂

As part of the lecture I also generated some Spotify playlists – well it’s not taking my clothes off but I hope it adds a little interest – which you might want to try. One is of the decades featured and one is for UK singles of each year mentioned. The methodology there is based on sales (well some wikipedia work), not quality. If you bought records in the 90’s you’ve only yourself to blame!

There’s a bigger version (on a page) but in the meantime let me know what you think and if you have any additions to suggest then feel free to let me know.